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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 03:38 PM
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Does putting a magnet up to it do anything?

I have a magnet I am going to put into it.
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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 03:45 PM
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Just went through this myself, in my case it was moisture/coolant. Forgot to put sealant on the Head bolts. Oil looked just like that.

Not saying it's coolant in your case, just throwing it out there.
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Originally Posted by Mdbirk
Just went through this myself, in my case it was moisture/coolant. Forgot to put sealant on the Head bolts. Oil looked just like that.

Not saying it's coolant in your case, just throwing it out there.

I am pulling the engine next week. The rear of the pan is leaking and I need to replace the gasket. I will look into it further.

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I use Brad Penn Green Oil, it looks like that on my dipstick. I have been using that for 20 years.

https://penngrade1.com



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Originally Posted by Chagjr
I use Brad Penn Green Oil, it looks like that on my dipstick. I have been using that for 20 years.

https://penngrade1.com

I changed the oil yesterday. The pennzoil is actually gold in color. Ran the engine for 15-20 minutes and it looked normal.
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Originally Posted by Chagjr
I use Brad Penn Green Oil, it looks like that on my dipstick. I have been using that for 20 years.

https://penngrade1.com

Brad penn used to be a customer of mine.. They are located on Kendall ave because they were originally kendall motor oil before selling the "Brand" to an offshore company. At least thats what they told me. Much of the oil in the ground in that area as well as southern ny is that green color. I used to hunt down there and a friend had abandoned well all over his property and some had that green oil in them.
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